Flood Warning Info - River Wenning at Low Bentham, area including Main St, Cedar House School and Punch Bowl Pub

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Low Bentham river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing at areas adjacent to the River Wenning and Ellergill Beck, including the Fish Farm, Wenningford, Meadow View, properties close to Church Bridge including the Punch Bowl Hotel and tennis courts River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the River Wenning at Low Bentham as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected from 2230 this evening, 01/11/20 and Monday morning 02/11/20. Flooding is affecting areas adjacent to the River Wenning and Ellergill Beck, including the Fish Farm, Wenningford, Meadow View, properties close to Church Bridge including the Punch Bowl Hotel and tennis courts We expect river levels to remain high until Monday Morning.We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.